Crypto exchange launches range of ETF-style crypto investments
Australian crypto exchange Clanz has launched a series of thematic crypto investments aimed at SMSFs and institutional investors.
Clanz said it has developed strategies for each theme which help take the complexity out of investing in blockchain and the metaverse.
Clanz chief operating officer Stuart Burnicle explained that like an active ETF, the thematics are curated to ensure the most appropriate companies are contained in each portfolio.
The assets are reviewed weekly to ensure the portfolio stays relevant and efficient, said Mr Burnicle.
“Like a balanced equity portfolio, Clanz wants an SMSF or institution investing in our Thematics to see them as enduring portfolios that are true to label. If someone or a firm invests in the metaverse fund then in 10 years’ time it will reflect the best value available in that sector just like an equities portfolio,” he said.
The cryptos are weighted according to a combination of liquidity and market capitalisation, and to ensure that each portfolio retains diversification.
One of the thematics, the Clanz Metaverse Investment Strategy gives investors exposure to companies leading the way in building and managing metaverse infrastructure.
The portfolio includes 11 cryptocurrencies and tokens, including Decentraland (MANA), Sandbox (SAND) and Stacks (STX), selected for their significant exposure to metaverse platforms.
The Clanz Green Investment Strategy invests in a suite of coins focused on sustainable crypto and blockchain technologies.
The Clanz Crypto Spring Thematic is designed to take advantage of aggressive gains expected to occur when the market emerges from a ‘crypto winter.’
It’s a collection of 11 digital assets chosen for their use case, applications and impact on industries. The portfolio represents faster growing, innovative blockchain initiatives comprising hundreds of projects across multiple areas, including smart contracts, DeFi, cross-chain and Web3. Cryptocurrencies and tokens include Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL) and Polkadot (DOT).
Mr Burnicle said the strategies are a low-cost offering for investors looking for portfolio diversification without having to directly buy or manage individual coins.
“Its curated approach takes the complexity out of digital asset investment and is currently available for individuals and self-managed super funds,” he said.
